Serif Other Lykub 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, classic, dramatic, literary, gothic, display impact, heritage tone, dramatic contrast, decorative serif, bracketed, vertical stress, flared, sculpted, ink-trap feel.
A bold, high-contrast serif with strong verticals, hairline joins, and sharply tapered terminals. The letterforms show pronounced vertical stress and a sculpted, slightly flared treatment where stems meet curves, creating an ink-trap-like pinch in places (notably in rounded forms and inner counters). Serifs are wedge-like and bracketed, with crisp edges and compact joins that give the face a carved, print-oriented look. Uppercase proportions feel tall and stately, while lowercase forms maintain a steady x-height with robust stems, tight apertures, and distinctive, sometimes idiosyncratic detailing in characters like g, y, and the ampersand.
Best suited for headlines, magazine or newspaper-style editorial design, book covers, posters, and premium packaging where a dramatic serif voice is desirable. It can also work for short subheads or standout quotations, but the narrow apertures and fine hairlines make it less ideal for long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is authoritative and theatrical—classic in structure but with a decorative edge that reads as vintage editorial or storybook display. Its sharp contrast and chiseled terminals add drama and a slightly gothic sophistication, making text feel formal, emphatic, and curated rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional high-contrast serif with more sculptural, decorative joins and tapered terminals, delivering a distinctive display texture while retaining familiar serif letter architecture.
In the sample text, the weight and contrast produce strong word-shapes and a confident rhythm, while the tight apertures and delicate hairlines suggest better performance at larger sizes. Numerals share the same sculpted contrast and tapered finishing, keeping the set cohesive for headings and pull-quote styling.